# Simple Notes - YepNotes — Quick notes, lists & reminders

> Simple note-taking, task management, and reminders with Apple Watch integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Karim Angama.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-yepnotes/id668384667 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Karim Angama](https://appshunter.io/developer/510838617)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 71 App Store ratings · 35 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 18 MB
- Languages: German (Germany), European Spanish, American English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China), French (France)
- Released: 2014-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-yepnotes/id668384667/reviews.md

## What is Simple Notes?

Just you and your note.

YepNotes is a clean and focused note-taking app designed to give you a simple space to write, without visual clutter or unnecessary distractions.

It is made for the small things you do not want to forget: an idea, a shopping list, a task for later, a Wi-Fi code, a parking spot, a recipe or an important reminder.

A clean and fast way to capture quick notes, lists and reminders.

Open, write, swipe, done.

◆ Just you and your note
YepNotes is designed around a simple idea: when you need to write something down, the app should stay out of the way. No heavy workspace, no crowded interface, just a clear place for your note.

◆ Quick notes, without friction
Capture your ideas in seconds with a simple and focused note-taking experience. YepNotes helps you save small thoughts, memos, lists and reminders without complicated menus.

◆ Designed around gestures
YepNotes keeps the interface clean with natural swipe gestures. Swipe to save, cancel, delete, create notes or access quick actions without adding buttons everywhere.

◆ Notes, photos and checklists
Create simple notes with text, photos and checklists. Keep everything useful in one place, whether you are preparing a list, saving an idea or organizing a task.

◆ Reminders and notifications
Add reminders to your notes and get notified at the right time. Perfect for tasks, appointments, shopping lists or anything you do not want to forget.

◆ Tasks and to-do lists
Turn quick notes into simple tasks. Use YepNotes to manage your priorities, prepare your day, organize a recipe or keep track of things to do.

◆ Lists and color markers
Organize your notes with lists and colors. Keep important notes easy to spot and sort your ideas, lists, tasks and memos in a way that makes sense to you.

◆ Siri Shortcuts
Create notes faster with Siri Shortcuts. Add a note to a list, create a note with a reminder, or save a note directly in a specific list without opening the app.

◆ iCloud sync
Sync your notes across your Apple devices with iCloud. Keep your notes with you on iPhone, iPad and more.

◆ YepNotes on Apple Watch
Create notes by dictation, add reminders, manage lists, delete notes and mark important notes with colors directly from your Apple Watch.

◆ Widgets for quick access
Add YepNotes widgets to quickly see your recent notes, reminders and important information on your Home Screen, Lock Screen or Today View.

◆ Customizable themes
Personalize YepNotes with different themes and make your note-taking experience feel more comfortable and personal.

◆ YepNotes Pro
Unlock more ways to organize your notes with YepNotes Pro.
Customize your note lists with icons and colors, create more than 10 note lists, and use advanced list widgets to keep your notes visible and easy to access.
Choose the Pro option that fits you best: monthly, yearly or lifetime.

YepNotes is not made to be a heavy workspace.
It is made to help you capture quick notes, simple lists and everyday reminders with less friction.

Just you and your note.

Download YepNotes and start taking simple notes faster.

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Twitter: YepNoteS
Terms of Use: https://yepnotes.kangama.com/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://yepnotes.kangama.com/en/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- Apple Watch management
- Voice dictation for notes
- Widget for quick access
- iCloud backup and sync
- Customizable themes
- To-do list functionality
- Color markers for notes

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YepNotes Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| YepNoteS Pro Annual | $11.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YepNoteS Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 35)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-notes-yepnotes/id668384667/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-08-11*

YepNotes is a clean and simple note-taking app built for quick ideas, lists, and reminders. I like how the gesture-based controls keep everything fast without filling the screen with buttons. Reminders, checklists, Siri Shortcuts, iCloud sync, widgets, and Apple Watch support make it useful for everyday notes. 📝📱✨

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! 😊 I’m really glad you appreciate the gesture-first approach and the simplicity of YepNotes. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience ❤️

### 3/5 — 검색 기능 있나요?

*2026-08-09*

특정 단어가 포함된 노트를 찾을 수 있나요?
태그 기능은 없는 것 같던데...

**Developer response:** 리뷰와 제안 감사합니다 😊
현재는 특정 단어로 노트를 검색하는 기능과 태그 기능은 지원하지 않고 있습니다.
검색 기능은 유용한 기능이라고 생각하며, 향후 업데이트를 위해 검토하겠습니다. 감사합니다!

### 5/5 — Cool notes app

*2026-08-09*

Would love to see it more fleshed out with additional features like formatting toolbar, note content search, etc

**Developer response:** Thanks a lot for the 5-star review! 
Note search is definitely something I’m considering, and I’ll also keep your suggestion about text formatting in mind for future updates.
Thanks for helping YepNotes improve!

### 4/5 — Useful, Simple, But Missing Some Things

*2021-09-04*

Easy to use, but missing a few necessities…
1. Need a way to search…
 a. Layers 
 b. Note groups 
2. Consolidate or Combine Notes/Groups
     (Not copy/paste/delete)
3. Print
 a. Single page
 b. Entire note groups 
 c. All notes

### 1/5 — Don’t know why my negative review keeps getting deleted....

*2021-04-07, version 2.2.9*

This app no longer works as of 04/06/21. It stopped working quite a few months ago, but my reviews with full details keep getting removed. I am not going to keep giving full info. The app crashes...period. There is no access to any data previously stored. Horrible thing to do to people. No response from dev about the issue. iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPad Air 3, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone 6, all fully updated as far as each can be both in iOS and app version, all have same crashing experience.

### 5/5 — Lovely Little App

*2020-04-20*

I like this app. It has an interesting approach to note taking with the swipe left/right controls intuitive, quick and easy. It’s quite simple without a whole host of sophisticated features and it’s all the better for that. If you need to keep lists, reminders, etc. then this is a rather nice way to do it.
Support seems good too - the developer was very quick to respond.

### 4/5 — Works awesome no issues here!

*2020-04-14*

I really enjoy this app! I’m not sure what other reviewers are on about but I have zero issues with it. The first page of notes acts like a folder to put your notes in. You can create many lengthy notes and expand them, edit them, and share them with ease. 

All of the functions are gesture based. Swipe left or right to navigate from the settings and from window to window. Apparently other reviewers didn’t take time to learn how the app works before submitting negative reviews. I have zero issues.  Keep up the good work!

### 2/5 — Potential

*2020-04-14*

I disagree with those that think it's complicated. It seems very simple to me. However, my pictures disappear once I leave the note, and that needs to be fixed.

### 1/5 — Hmmm. 😢

*2020-04-13*

I also found this through AppAdvice, and have found many great apps through there. This I am not impressed with, however.  This is a great idea, but the execution...I really thought it couldn’t be THAT bad after reading the reviews, but it appears to be so, at least on my newer iPad Pro... there appears to be no way to actually view a note enlarged, so that you can read its contents... it just remains a tiny square on your screen, displaying only a fraction of the words you wrote. When I swiped to get to the Settings and Help, there appears to be no way to get back out- I had to exit out of the app and close it out completely, and reopen it in order to get to my note screen. The screen shots show a way to change colors, and a way to add reminders. It also shows what appears to be a way to display recipes with checklists etc. This is not possible on my version of this app on my newer iPad.

**Developer response:** Hello, 
We are very sorry for the problems you are having with YepNoteS. 
YepNotes is based on the principle of sweep.
For to go back to the list screen you must sweep the settings screen to the left.
Sweep the list screen to the right for to go back on the settings screen.
You can contact us at contact@angama.co, we will try to solve your problem.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2020-04-13*

This is an absolutely brilliant note app,I really like the integration with the share sheet and the ability to set a reminder for a note.

## Frequently asked questions about Simple Notes

### What does YepNoteS do?

YepNoteS is a simple and intuitive application designed for creating reminders and taking notes. It allows users to manage their notes and tasks efficiently, with features like Apple Watch integration and iCloud syncing.

### What are the key features of YepNoteS?

Key features include Apple Watch management for creating and editing notes by voice, a Today Screen widget for quick access to recent notes, iCloud backup and syncing across Apple devices, customizable themes, to-do list functionality, and color markers to highlight important notes.

### Is YepNoteS free to use?

Yes, YepNoteS is a free application. The provided information indicates it does not have in-app purchases or ads, suggesting a completely free experience for users.

### What devices is YepNoteS compatible with?

YepNoteS is designed for Apple mobile devices and includes specific functionality for Apple Watch. It also utilizes iCloud to sync notes across all your Apple mobile devices.

### How can I use YepNoteS to stay organized?

You can use YepNoteS to jot down quick thoughts, create detailed notes, and manage your to-do lists. The ability to add reminders ensures you won't forget important tasks, and the Apple Watch integration allows for on-the-go management.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.8.5 — 2026-08-18

- A refreshed note editor toolbar with clearer, larger controls and smoother scrolling.
- New compact menus make it easier to add photos, take pictures, and format text.
- Improved iPad layouts and more reliable popover menus.
- Simplified Chinese is now supported.
- Added support for iOS 26.

### 2.8.1 — 2026-08-08

- A new gesture-first Welcome Guide.
- Clearer hints for creating lists and notes, saving notes, and navigating YepNotes.
- New users now start directly in an empty Inbox.
- Smoother animations and transitions throughout the app.
- Gesture hints can be replayed from Settings > Help.

### 2.7.5 — 2026-07-21

- Choose how often randomly sorted widgets display new notes.
- The same refresh options are now available for Lock Screen widgets.
- Improved note editor scrolling and cursor behavior.
- General stability improvements.

### 2.7.3 — 2026-07-16

- Improved Apple Watch sync for notes and lists.
- Fixed crashes in the Share extension.
- Improved Apple Watch list display with synced icons and colors.

### 2.7.2 — 2026-07-09

YepNoteS Pro is here!

This update introduces YepNoteS Pro, with new customization options and more flexibility for your notes.

What’s new:
- Customize your note lists with icons and colors.
- Create more than 10 note lists with YepNoteS Pro.
- Add configurable widgets for your note lists.
- Choose list widgets with date or random sorting.

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